Sr. Construction Inspector - CEI

LJAKnoxville, TN
Onsite

About The Position

As a Sr. Construction Inspector at LJA Transportation, you will be responsible for inspection activities for the Construction Engineering & Inspection group on Transportation projects. The person works directly with the Project Manager(s) and other team members to adequately staff projects.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • ACI Grade I or NICET Level 1
  • Storm water Inspection Certification
  • 8+ years overall experience as an inspector for highway construction
  • Ability to perform work on active jobsite in safe, proficient manner required
  • Ability to represent LJA and its clients in a professional manner at all times
  • Must have a clear driving record; a DMV check will be conducted

Nice To Haves

  • 10 hour OSHA
  • Work Zone Traffic Control
  • TDEC Level 1
  • TDOT Asphalt Roadway Inspector
  • TDOT Concrete Field Technician/ ACI Grade 1
  • Travel may be required
  • Job sites will have uneven ground and will require walking/standing for long periods of time; possible climbing
  • Work in inclement (hot/cold/rain) weather
  • Work non-standard hours/days, including some weekend or holiday work on occasion

Responsibilities

  • Observes construction work performed by others, ensuring accuracy with plans and specifications
  • Interprets plans, specifications, and contracts for roadway, drainage, and/or structural highway construction
  • Communicates through verbal and written means as needed for job performance
  • Participates in project-level meetings as required
  • Meets with client as needed
  • Conducts periodic staff meetings with inspectors
  • Documents work activities
  • Provides status reports to PM(s) on routine basis
  • Reviews and mentors work of other inspectors
  • Storm water Inspections

Benefits

  • PTO
  • paid holidays
  • full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s
  • Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets
  • mental health support
  • Paid maternity and parental leave
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • in-house courses provided by our Learning and Development team
  • Referral Bonuses
  • Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives
  • Memberships to industry organizations
  • Great internal mobility opportunities
  • LJA social events
  • employee sports teams
  • bring your kid to work day
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